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TRAB (Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit)
Monthly rent support for eligible Alberta households
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
TRAB provides monthly rent support for eligible working households or those between jobs in selected Alberta communities, with a maximum benefit of $500 per month. It helps households in core housing need afford private rental housing, and recipients must sign an agreement with Heartland Housing Foundation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Recent pay stubs or EI statements
- Income Tax Notice of Assessment for each adult
- Current housing lease agreement
- Government-issued identification for household members
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Working households or households between jobs.
- Households living in private rental housing.
- Applicants in Alberta's selected municipalities served by Heartland Housing Foundation.
Who is not eligible
- Households receiving social assistance.
- Households living in subsidized housing.
- Applicants living in housing owned by themselves.
- Households in hotels, motels, or VRBO stays.
- Households in illegal basement or secondary suites.
Eligible expenses
- Monthly rent for eligible private rental housing.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Housing owned by the applicant.
- Hotels, motels, and VRBO arrangements.
- Illegal basement or secondary suites.
- Shared accommodation with the landlord.
- Subsidized housing.
Eligible geographic areas
- Strathcona County
- Fort Saskatchewan
- Beaver County
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility first.
- Eligible applicants are added to a chronological waitlist.
- Benefits are offered as funding becomes available.
- Applicants next in line are contacted for next steps.
- A signed agreement is required before payment begins.
Additional information
- Recipients must sign an agreement with Heartland Housing Foundation before receiving the benefit.
- The benefit is paid directly to recipients by direct deposit.
- Eligibility is reviewed again after the first year for TRAB.
- TRAB can be re-applied for at the end of the two-year limit.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the TRAB (Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the TRAB (Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the TRAB (Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit)?
TRAB provides monthly rent support for eligible working households or those between jobs in selected Alberta communities, with a maximum benefit of $500 per month. It helps households in core housing need afford private rental housing, and recipients must sign an agreement with Heartland Housing Foundation.
How much funding can be received?
TRAB (Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit) Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the TRAB (Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit) program?
To be eligible for the TRAB (Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit) program, you must:
Household in core housing need
Low assets and rental housing
Working or recently employed
Who can I contact for more information about the TRAB (Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit)?
You can contact Heartland Housing Foundation (HHF) by email at applications@heartlandhousing.ca or by phone at (780) 400-3500.
Where is the TRAB (Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit) available?
The TRAB (Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit) program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the TRAB (Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
TRAB (Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit) is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the TRAB (Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit)?
TRAB (Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit) is funded by Heartland Housing Foundation (HHF)